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5 Marines killed in CH-53E helicopter crash mourned as ‘the very best’
All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21.
China plans to unveil drones, moon rocket at air show
China plans to show off its latest military and space hardware.
Best pics of the week: July 25, 2021
Marines on the Coral Sea, Army paratroopers in Alaska and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: June 20, 2021
USS Lassen steams in the Atlantic, CH-53E maintenance at Fallon, fast-rope from a CH-47 at the African Lion exercise, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: May 9, 2021
The Thunderbirds return to an air show after three decades, Vinson sailors have a message for Mom, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: April 18, 2021
A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: April 4, 2021
A visit, board, search and seizure training on the USS Lewis B. Puller, assessments at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, looking out on the Ike, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: March 28, 2021
A freestyle drill team performs at Keesler Air Force Base, Utah National Guard's Best Warrior competition, USS Mitscher departs Souda Bay, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Marine Corps purchasing too many CH-53Ks while still testing its capabilities, GAO finds
The lifetime cost of the program is up 63 percent from initial estimates.
By Philip Athey
Best pics of the week: Jan. 31, 2021
Snow at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, well-deck operations aboard the USS Essex, National Guard troops in Washington, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
New in 2021: Marine CH-53K looks to initial operational test in 2021
The helicopter originally was expected to hit the fleet in 2019, but more than 100 technical issues set that date back two years.
By Philip Athey